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By Andrew Dickson

Last Updated: 27/11/17 11:59pm

Paul Merson, speaking on The Debate, says Everton must pick Sam Allardyce over Martin O'Neill and Paulo Fonseca because he's the best of the three men they are considering for the job to save them from relegation

Paul Merson, speaking on The Debate, says Everton must pick Sam Allardyce over Martin O'Neill and Paulo Fonseca because he's the best of the three men they are considering for the job to save them from relegation

Everton must appoint Sam Allardyce as their new manager because he is the best of the candidates they are considering, according to Paul Merson.

Speaking on The Debate, the former Arsenal midfielder said he believes Allardyce is the best placed of the three to save the Goodison Park club from relegation.